Morne Trois Pitons National Park (MTPNP) protects a scenically striking part in the central and southern highlands with an extension of 6,857 hectares, roughly 9 percent of the country’s land area. The centerpiece is Morne Trois Pitons, one of five live volcanic centers within the park. The distinctive geology and landforms of Morne Trois Pitons National Park are comprised of three major types of geological formations: volcanic piles, glacis slopes and soufrieres. The formal conservation history of Morne Trois Pitons National Park dates back to the 1950s when the area was first proposed as a forest reserve. The development and management of the Morne Trois Pitons National Park is guided by management plans covering periods of several years.